Fishing

FISHING CHARTERS

Boonie Charters offers a variety of fishing adventures. We can customize your trip to suit your needs. Our saltwater fishing options range from a 3 day guided trip in Nootka Sound to a days fishing in the Campbell River area. During your day of fishing it is not uncommon to see killer whales, bald eagles, sea lions, or even a bear on the beach looking for a feed. Freshwater fishing charters available on a daily basis covering local rivers.

Campbell River and Quadra Island fishing

Campbell River and Quadra Island, which is easily accessible by road or air, is known for excellent fishing. This area has calm seas free from ocean swells. The ability for Campbell River to offer all 5 species of salmon (Chinook, Coho, Sockeye, Pink, and Chum) has made it World Famous. It is the ideal family fishing location. Prime fishing with lots of action between June and October. The Campbell River area offers a great choice of accomadations and other activities. Nearby Quadra Island offers a park like environment where both adults and children enjoy the peacefulness of nature (see our links page). Our Campbell River charters are available from a 5 hour minimum to several day packages.

Nootka Sound Fishing

Nootka Sound, positioned off the West Coast of Vancouver Island, is famous for its large runs of Chinook Salmon during July and August. The Chinook Salmon are mostly in the 25lb range but it is not uncommon to catch a Tyee (30lb+). The waters of Nookta Sound is home to spectacular Coho salmon and bottom (halibut, snapper, and ling cod) fishing. There are many differnet fishing areas. We can fish near shore in calmer fishing waters or head off-shore where there is usually bit of a ground swell. For the adventurous fisherman Nootka Sound offers serious World Class fishing. We offer 3 day three night packages fishing out of Thasis, approximately 2.5 hours drive West of Campbell River.

Freshwater Fishing

The rivers surrounding the Campbell River area on Vancouver Island offer excellent opportunities for a successful freshwater fishing experience. In Spring and early Summer we offer flyfishing for cutthroat and rainbow trout on light weight rods. During mid to late Summer the local streams inhabit Summer run Steelhead. The Pink Salmon also begin to return to the rivers during this time. The Coho and Chinook follow in the next few weeks. In October the hard fighting Chums will arrive back to the river awaiting your egg sucking leech fly. We offer a full day of fresh water fishing with 2 anglers to 1 experienced guide.